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'He Was A Hero': CT 23-Year-Old Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Skin Disorder 'He Was A Hero': CT 23-Year-Old Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Skin Disorder
'He Was A Hero': CT 23-Year-Old Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Skin Disorder A beloved man from Connecticut who spread joy and humor despite his struggle with a rare skin disorder died on Thursday, Oct. 20.  Tolland County resident Jonathan Gionfriddo, of the town of Stafford, died at the age of 23, according to his obituary.  Although he was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin disorder, Gionfriddo never let it define him, and he would often be a source of happiness and inspiration for many, according to his obituary.  "Although he lived a life of pain, he put on a smile daily and used his humor to brighten everyone's days," his obituar…

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by Ben Crnic
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Whipping Winds Mark Start Of Thanksgiving Weekend, With Snow Expected At End Whipping Winds Mark Start Of Thanksgiving Weekend, With Snow Expected At End
Whipping Winds Mark Start Of Thanksgiving Weekend, With Snow Expected At End Click here for an updated story: Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Slow-Moving Storm That Will Sweep Through Area The start of the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend will be marked by whipping winds throughout the region. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28 will be mostly sunny with the high temperature in the mid 40s. Winds will be between 20 to 25 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 40-50 mph. (See first image above.) Sixteen giant character floats, including Astronaut Snoopy, SpongeBob SquarePants and Smokey Bear, have been given the all clear by the NYPD to fly in the 93rd Ma…

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by Joe Lombardi